The Cambridge MBA Bridge to Business Scholarship is a Cambridge Judge Business School award for MBA candidates from sectors where MBAs are uncommon, who want to carry their industry expertise into business leadership.
Recipients join the one-year, full-time Cambridge MBA in Cambridge, UK, with the next intake in September 2027. The school offers five awards.
Benefits & funding
- Up to 50% of MBA tuition fees; fees for September 2027 entry are £86,250.
- Living costs (estimated by the school at £20,700 for 2027/28) are not stated as covered.
- Recipients serve as ambassadors, working with the school’s Marketing, Recruitment and Alumni teams.
Eligibility
- Work in a non-traditional MBA sector: culture, arts and media; energy; healthcare; NGOs and non-profits; social enterprise; sports; sustainability; or family business.
- Meet Cambridge MBA entry requirements: a bachelor’s degree at a good UK 2:1 or equivalent, at least 2 years’ full-time work experience by programme start, a valid GMAT, GRE or EA score, and fluent English.
- No nationality or residence restriction is stated; non-UK/Irish nationals normally need a UK student visa.
Application process
- 1Apply to the Cambridge MBA in any of the five rounds (£165 application fee; one reference from a supervisor).
- 2In the application form, express interest in this scholarship and add a supporting statement on how you meet the criteria and your relevant achievements.
- 3After your interview, the Scholarships Committee reviews your academic profile, interview feedback and statement.
Program timeline
Round 3 deadline
4 Jan 2027
Round 4 deadline
22 Mar 2027
Round 5 (final) deadline
4 May 2027
MBA starts
September 2027